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Air Circulation Systems
In order to improve air circulation in the room where the woodstove is installed, certain
options are available for specific stove models.
Blower:
A variable speed-control blower with a capacity of 100 CFM (2.83
3
m
Thermodisc:
The thermodisc is installed on the blower's electrical supply cord, and it
will start the blower when the stove temperature reaches 120°F (49
and cut off the power when the stove cools below 100°F (37
Information regarding installation of the thermodisc is included with the
device.
Operating Your Drolet Woodstove
Solid Fuel
Your heating unit is designed to burn wood only; no other materials should be burned.
Wastes and other flammable materials should not be burned in your woodstove. Any
type of wood may be used in your stove, but specific varieties have better energy yields
than others. Please consult the following table in order to make the best possible choice.
AVERAGE ENERGY YIELD OF ONE AIR DRIED CORD OF CUT WOOD
High Energy Yield
MBTU/cord
Oak
29
Medium Energy Yield
MBTU/cord
Yellow birch
25
Larch (Tamarack)
23
Silver birch
22
Low Energy Yield
MBTU/cord
Alder
18
Spruce
17
Fir
13
Data provided by Energy, Mines and Resources - Canada
/min) is available.
Sugar Maple
Ash
Red Maple
Poplar
Pine
MBTU/cord
28
MBTU/cord
24
23
MBTU/cord
17
17
MBTU/cord
Beech
26
MBTU/cord
Elm
23
Douglas red fir 23
MBTU/cord
Hemlock
17
Bass
16
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